(StatePoint) In a perfect world, all children would be enthusiastic about starting a new school year. But in the real world, some children will be reluctant, nervous or annoyed about exchanging their summer fun for the classroom. How do you get kids motivated about going back to school?

Amie Louise Hodges, 78, of Macclenny died on Friday, August 16 at Frank Wells Nursing Home in Macclenny following an extended illness. She was born in Baxter and resided in Baker County all of her life.